Tag: Keith Hackett

Ex-referee Keith Hackett says Harry Kane's elbow on Gabriel was a clear red card. Did the referee miss a crucial call?

Former referee Keith Hackett has claimed that phone calls were made instructing pundits to quieten down in their criticism of officials, following Arsenal's defeat to Newcastle United.

Reports of pundits being asked to reduce criticism of referees following Arsenal's contentious defeat to Newcastle ignite a media and football debate.

Arsenal stand firm in the face of VAR controversies, FA inquiries, and media criticism, with Arteta unapologetic over his comments on officiating.

Explore Keith Hackett's critique of Premier League refereeing standards and his take on the Arsenal-Newcastle VAR controversy.

Jamie Vardy is likely to escape any retrospective action for planting his studs in Shkodran Mustafi's face, despite a former referee suggesting it should have been a red card.

Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett says the Premier League made a huge mistake by not introducing VAR this season, and England's top officials are now suffering as a result.

Sunday’s win over Tottenham Hotspur delivered some brilliant entertainment, much-needed relief for Arenal fans and a chance to smack Tottenham back into place.

Mark Hughes thinks that Jack Wilshere should have been sent off on Sunday but nobody seems to care that Dusan Tadic should have received two red cards for absolutely awful ‘tackles’.

For the first time in 80 years, there will be no referee from any of the associations within Britain at the World Cup in what is a damming indictment of the state of refereeing on these islands.

Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett wants a five-match ban for elbows, after watching West Ham United new-boy Marko Arnautovic commit the very act in gameweek two.

Former referee, Keith Hackett, believes that Leicester have the right to feel 'aggrieved' after Mesut Ozil got away with illegally handling the ball on Friday night.